All 50 states now allow collaborative pharmacy work

Every state in the U.S. now recognizes collaborative practice agreements between pharmacists and physicians. 

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Delaware was the 50th state to pass legislation that allows pharmacists and physicians to enter into collaborative practice agreements in which “one or more pharmacists [can provide] patient care and drug therapy management services not otherwise permitted to be performed by a pharmacist,” according to the new state law. 

Delaware Gov. John Carney signed the bill Aug. 17.

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